Bless You
Martha Reeves
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This mornin' when I woke up, sushine touched my heart Children of the earth, they walk so far apart From this protection of what's supposed to be They don't have it goin' right You've been people Who loves your neighbor They seem to miss the boat Letting others drown so they can stay afloat But we have love so real, just let them be I wanna thank someone for sendin' you to me Bless your mother, bless your father But most of all, bless you, bless me Let our love last for eternity People will try to break it They don't wanna see us make it We'll never let them take it, no sir-ee I can well remember, you left yourself home And the spells we left each other just last strong You think we'll have a love to share like we do They'd know the happiness I've got in here in you Bless you, bless me Let our love last for eternity People will try to break it They don't wanna see us make it We'll never let them take it, no sir-ee Oh I've got you and baby, you got me I wanna thank someone for lettin' us be Bless your mother (bless your mother) Bless your father (bless your father) But most of all, bless you, bless me Let our love last for eternity We're gonna make it, boy Heaven won't break it, boy I wanna share my joy that's heavenly
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Bless You" is a song recorded by American singer Martha Reeves. It was released in the early 1970s by the Motown Records.
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Chart SuccessDespite not gaining a major hit title, the song "Bless You" was successful in the charts. It ranked #29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #33 on Billboard's Top R&B Singles chart in 1971.
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Song's TeamThe song was written by The Corporation team, which included Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Alphonso Mizell, and Deke Richards.
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Post Vandellas Era"Bless You" was the first single released by Martha Reeves after officially dropping "the Vandellas" from her name.
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Album InclusionThe song is also included in Martha Reeves' third self-titled studio album - "Martha Reeves”.
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Last Charting SingleIt was the last single by Martha Reeves to chart on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Transition PhaseThe release of "Bless You" came at a point of transition for the label; Berry Gordy had recently moved Motown's headquarters from Detroit, Michigan to Los Angeles, California.
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Sound StyleUnlike many of Martha Reeves' earlier hits with Vandellas which had a soul and R&B vibe, "Bless You" had a pop-infused melody, showcasing the general shift in Motown's sound at the time.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song's lyrics talk about unreciprocated love and the hope of the lover's return, blessing the departed lover until they meet again.
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Later PerformancesEven decades after its release, Martha Reeves continues to perform "Bless You" in her live concerts, indicating the song's enduring popularity among fans.
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Vinyl ReleaseLike many of the songs during that era, "Bless You" was also released as a 7" vinyl record.
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B-SideThe B-side of the song was "Hope I Don't Get My Heart Broke," another track from her third self-titled album.
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